verb

escort

to escort, to accompany, to guard

The police will escort the protesters.

The police will escort the protesters.

He escorted her home after the party.

He escorted her home after the party.

((sb./sth.)) ((<to/from a place>)) to escort (sb./sth.) (to a place). He escorted her to the door.

Synonyms: accompany, guide, guard, conduct

From Italian 'scorta' (a guide), from 'scorgere' (to guide). The action of guiding someone.

Think of 'escorting' someone as ensuring they follow the 'correct' and safe route.

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